While Madoka Magica and Yumekui Merry are trawling the depths of emo and suffering, and Freezing is busy mutilating poor girls with pointy things, Infinite Stratos just goes “Hey man, why so serious? Here, have some slick CG mechas and a comedy harem. You’re welcome.” It was a weekly breeze of fresh air that I grew to appreciate, even if it did smell a bit like mold.
I think he's selling IS a little short, but it is a valid way to look at it, and the one with which I sympathize.
BTW, there was one fall-and-accidentally-grope moment - on a teacher.